Naomi Watts
ActingAbout Naomi Watts
Naomi Ellen Watts (born September 28, 1968) is a British actress. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Actress for her performances as a grief-stricken mother in Alejandro González Iñárritu's film 21 Grams (2003), and as Maria Bennett in the disaster film The Impossible (2012). After her family moved to Australia, she made her film debut there in the drama For Love Alone (1986) and then appeared in three television series, Hey Dad..! (1990), Brides of Christ (1991), and Home and Away (1991), and the film Flirting (1991). After moving to the United States, she initially struggled as an actress, taking roles in small-scale films until she starred in David Lynch's psychological thriller Mulholland Drive in 2001 as an aspiring actress. This role started her rise to international prominence. She has served as an ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and Pantene's Beautiful Lengths. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Naomi Watts reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Naomi Watts's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Naomi Watts remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heath Ledger: A Tribute, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Naomi Watts Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Naomi Watts's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Naomi Watts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Friend | Iris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Periodical | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Goodnight Mommy | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Boss Level | Jemma Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Penguin Bloom | Sam Bloom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Luce | Amy Edgar | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ophelia | Queen Gertrude / Mechtild | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vice | News Anchor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Glass Castle | Rose Mary Walls | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Book of Henry | Susan Carpenter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chuck | Linda Wepner | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | I Am Heath Ledger | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | 3 Generations | Maggie | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Sea of Trees | Joan Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Demolition | Karen Moreno | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Allegiant | Evelyn Johnson-Eaton | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings) | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Insurgent | Evelyn Johnson-Eaton | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) | Lesley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Daka Parimova | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Adore | Lil | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Impossible | Maria Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Woody Allen: A Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | J. Edgar | Helen Gandy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dream House | Ann Patterson | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Fair Game | Valerie Plame | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mother and Child | Elizabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Heath Ledger: A Tribute | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The International | Eleanor Whitman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Funny Games | Ann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Eastern Promises | Anna Ivanovna Khitrova | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Painted Veil | Kitty Fane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Inland Empire | Suzie Rabbit (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kong's New York, 1933 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | King Kong | Ann Darrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stay | Lila Culpepper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Dawn Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Assassination of Richard Nixon | Marie Bicke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Making of ‘Mulholland Drive’ | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 21 Grams | Cristina Peck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Julia Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Undertaking Betty | Meredith Mainwaring | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Ring | Rachel Keller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Rabbits | Suzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mulholland Drive | Betty Elms / Diane Selwyn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dangerous Beauty | Giulia De Lezze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Timepiece | Mary Chandler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Matinee | Shopping Cart Starlet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Flirting | Janet Odgers | Hit | Similar → |
Naomi Watts - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Naomi Watts?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naomi Watts is "Heath Ledger: A Tribute" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Naomi Watts acted in?
Naomi Watts has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Naomi Watts?
Other notable films include "Kong's New York, 1933", "Mulholland Drive", and "King Kong: Peter Jackson's Production Diaries".